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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.41, 1,748.73 and 935.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.41, 1,748.73 and 935.05 is: 1,400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.41 : 1,748.73 = 935.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.41/1,748.73 = 935.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.41x = 1,748.73 × 935.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.41x = 1,635,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,142.34/1,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.65

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